Chicago

Gone are the days when Chicago

was known as a city of gangsters, is now known by the fantastic architecture, wonderful food and great place for shopping. Chicago is located in the south-western tip of Lake Michigan, has been an important port city and is now one of the main “shopping centers” in the United States. Born in Chicago leading architects like Frank Lloyd Wright or his teacher, Louis Sullivan. Three of the most iconic buildings of America are here, the main thing is the Willis Tower known until a few years ago as Sears Tower, the others being John Hangcock Center and the Aon Center. The first skyscrapers in the country was built here. Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own personality and charm as beautiful Ukrainian village, or Chinatown or Greektown, one of the most important Greek communities in the country. The culture is present in Chicago, the Art Institute of Chicago has one of the finest collections of Impressionist paintings in the world, while the Museum of Contemporary Art has more modern works. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the world’s most famous. Chicago saw the birth of the hip hop movement and was linked to the growth of blues, gospel, soul and jazz. The Lake Michigan deep mark the landscape of Chicago and the city is closely linked to this huge lake. There are many parks and beaches along the lake. If you like sports you can try to watch a game of Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears. Hotels in Chicago

What to visit in Chicago: Willis Tower; Chicago Theater; Millennium Park; Lake Michigan; Aon Center; John Hangcock Center;

Transports in Chicago

O’Hare International Airport (ORD): The main airport in Chicago, one of the busiest in United States.

The CTA Blue Line runs every 15 minutes to downtown.

Midway International Airport (MDW): The second Chicago’s airport.

Trains and buses: There are trains and buses running to/from many cities.

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